Regrettably, the "Shh" mode is only available for Pixel 3 users, so if you want your hands on this nifty feature, you're going to have to fork out for it.

Google says all we need to do is flip our phones to shut them up.

The phone also comes equipped with a "Digital Wellbeing Dashboard" that delivers a daily report of how often you're on your phone, how many times you unlock it, how many notifications you receive and what apps you spend your time using.

This will, no doubt, be a confronting exercise for most.

But if, on reflection, you loathe the hours you spend scrolling through Instagram or Twitter, you can set a timer that dictates how long you can access that app for.

Tough love: The Pixel 3 can activate timers on your app use to cut down on that aimless scrolling.

The Pixel 3 has a 'Wind Down' option, that can be activated at night, switching to "Do Not Disturb" mode and toning down the light to a subtle greyscale.

The phone also adapts to colour and light, changing the screen's display brightness in accordance with the time of day - a nifty feature for those of us who regularly forget to switch off the blue light on their phones an hour before bed, as recommended.

Aside from the "Shh" mode, the other Digital Wellbeing features are available to any Pixel phone user who has the latest Android 9 Pie operating system.

The Pixel3 comes in three colours: White, black and a soft pink

The Pixel 3 comes with a 14cm screen, weighs about 148g. The bad news is it's not cheap and starts at about $1199.

It's big sister, the Pixel 3XL has a 16cm screen, weighs 184g and is even more expensive, setting you back about $1349.

The cost is a pretty major con for the average phone user (like me) who wants desperately to disconnect from the lure of digital life but can't find two bucks to scratch together.

If that is you, then here are some apps you can download, without having to buy a brand new phone, that can help with technology fatigue and digital addiction:

FOREST:

Forest makes being mindful fun.

Price: $2.99

Available on: iOS and Android

What is it: The premise is simple. You turn on the app, plant a seed and watch it grow into a forest. If you leave the app to check your social media accounts, the trees will die. The aim is to grow a full, healthy forest.

OFFTIME:

Offtime lets your set restrictions on your phone use.

Price: Free

Available on: iOS and Android

What is it: This is a wildly popular detox app. You can choose to block or restrict certain apps and notifications. You also receive a comprehensive analysis of your phone usage and can set hurdles or reminders to stay off your phone.

SPACE:

Work with screen unlock and time use goals to tune out.

Price: Free!

Available on: iOS and Android

What is it:This app has been downloaded by more than 2 million people around the world. It offers users tips each day to help them change their behaviour and allows them to grow their "galaxy" by achieving their goals.